My friend is not pumping enough for her 7 month old and I'd like to give her some of my milk. I have an Avent manual pump and can't get any milk! Can I buy a used pump to pump for her? Is there a better manual pump out there? I can't afford a fancy pump as my DH lost his job a couple weeks ago.

I'd recommend a medela swing. They're a great single pump. On eBay you can get after market tubing that turns it into a double. If you can afford a monthly fee hygeia rents hospital pumps. The first month is $45 and each additional month is $25. The personal accessory kit is $39.

I think there are some sites you can rent one for a cheap price. Plus if you dual pump you may get more milk. I would check on the ameda website. Has she considered maybe wet nurse? I know a few mama's who wet nurse for their friends.